Membrane Switch New Press Release
Almax EIS Named Innovator in Membrane Switch Domain
Philips Medical awarded Almax EIS perfect scores for innovation, service responsiveness and product quality on their annual review. Additionally, Philips NPI engineering teams named Almax EIS a “trendsetter in their domain” recognizing Almax’s ability to contribute to PCP/NPI cost savings without compromising product quality. Almax EIS shipments to Philips Medical had a 100% lot...read more »
Understanding the Value of Membrane Switches

If you’re having trouble understanding how and why membrane switches are useful and important tools, consider this situation. You and a few friends have gathered in your living room to watch a game on TV. The gathering involves a lot of food and drinks, which, combined with spontaneous outbursts in reaction to the game,...read more »
New Tactile Concentrator Dome from Snaptron

Snaptron, Inc. has added two new 8.5mm tactile concentrator domes to it’s list of products. The TCG08320 and TCG08550 both feature a 4-leg design and are 8.5mm in diameter. Activation forces are 320g and 550g respectively. The TC-Series domes feature a reverse dimple that serves as a built in actuator, or tactile concentrator. ...read more »
Discover New Technologies, Processes, Equipment and Solutions

Printed Electronics, Defect Clinic and William Shatner Highlight IPC APEX EXPO 2012 The world of electronics manufacturing is constantly moving forward with innovative technologies and improved processes. The best of these advances can be found at IPC APEX EXPO®, February 28–March 1, 2012, as participants from more than 50 countries will gather at the...read more »
Manufacturing Technology Suppliers Applaud Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

McLean, Va. … Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, greeted news of the Administration’s launch of its Advanced Manufacturing Partnership with optimism that the U.S. government is finally realizing the important role manufacturing technology plays in national security and sustained economic growth. “AMT is encouraged by the Administration’s...read more »
Creative Materials Introduces Adhesives for Crystal Oscillator Circuits

Creative Materials, Inc., manufactures electrically conductive and electrically insulating adhesives for quartz oscillator circuits. These products are low-stress adhesives and feature excellent thermal stability. Designed for a variety of applications, these adhesives are an excellent choice for bonding of leads onto quartz crystals and in surface mount lid attachment. Crystal oscillators are used in...read more »
SGIA Expands 2011 Symposium

SGIA Expands 2011 Symposium Exhibition Floor To Meet Soaring Demand Industry suppliers set to showcase the latest printed electronics and membrane switch innovations next month SGIA’s one-of-a-kind Printed Electronics and Membrane Switch Symposium (San Jose, California; June 14–16) is gaining momentum and last week, SGIA expanded the show floor to accommodate the high demand...read more »
Automation Alternatives Introduces FlexAblaser, A Polymer film Ablation Machine

FlexAblaser, is the newest laser offering from Automation Alternatives. It is capable of fine line and mass ablation of common film polymers. Developed primarily for ITO ablation, this new system is capable of micro-ablating other conductive and non-conductive inks, including silver and carbon. A solid silver, carbon or carbon over silver print can be...read more »
Manufacturing technology consumption up 138.1% year-over-year

February U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $329.43 million, according to AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 10.9% from January but up 99.3% when compared with the total of $165.31 million reported for...read more »
MaxTech Circuit Manufactures SensTouch Circuitboards

MaxTech Circuit, the Membrane Switch Innovators, are pleased to present SensTouch a revolutionary Printed Electronics technology that re-create the feel of a capacitive switch at a fraction of the cost. SensTouch also achieves a low actuation force using a patented resistive non-tactile construction. Besides considerable cost savings Senstouch offers many other benefits such as Ultra-Thin Design...read more »